ComplementsHSK 5
Complement 着
The complement 着 (zháo) attaches to a verb to indicate that an action achieved its intended result, such as 睡着 (fall asleep), 找着 (find), or 买着 (succeed in buying). Remember that this 着 is pronounced 'zháo' and not 'zhe', which marks ongoing actions. It often appears in negative sentences with 没 to show failure to achieve the result.
Structure
Verb + 着
着 is pronounced 'zháo'; indicates achieving a result or purpose.
Examples
- 宝宝刚睡着。Bǎo bao gāng shuì zháo.The baby just fell asleep.
- 你的手机找着了吗？Nǐ de shǒu jī zhǎo zhe le ma?Did you find your cell phone?
- 超市关门了，你要的东西我没买着。Chāo shì guān mén le, nǐ yào de dōng xī wǒ méi mǎi zhe.The supermarket is closed. I didn't buy things that you need.
- 我终于见着你了。Wǒ zhōng yú jiàn zhe nǐ le.I have finally met you.
- 最近太忙了，他累着了。Zuì jìn tài máng le, tā lèi zhe le.I've been so busy lately, he's tired.